Thunderstorm Wind — Hernando, Florida

2013-08-09 · near Hernando Beach, Hernando, Florida

Event narrative

Broadcast media relayed a report of down burst winds that knocked over power poles and trees, and damaged a car port and balcony near Gulf Winds Circle and Gulf View Drive in Hernando Beach. The time was estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

Sea breeze boundary collisions took place along the I-75 corridor. Easterly flow pushed the storms into the Tampa metro area producing strong winds and damage to trees, powerlines and area homes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 474404. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.